Calculate the Equilibrium Concentration of Sulfurous Acid in a Solution

question 79

Multiple Choice

Calculate the equilibrium concentration of sulfurous acid in a solution labeled "0.100 M H₂SO₃(aq) " if pK_a1 = 1.81, and pK_a2 = 6.91.

• A) 0.068 M
• B) 0.015 M
• C) 0.100 M
• D) 0.050 M
• E) 0.032 M

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